PAM 638-8 — Procedures For The Army Casualty Program
PAM 638-8 governs procedures for Army casualty programs, including casualty reporting, notification, assistance, and related training.
- Publication number: PAM 638-8
- Title: PROCEDURES FOR THE ARMY CASUALTY PROGRAM
- Date: 06/23/2015
- Proponent: G-1
- Status: ACTIVE
View PAM 638-8 on armypubs.army.mil
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It covers DCIPS use, casualty report preparation, notification procedures, casualty assistance, travel, death investigations, and missing-person inquiries. It requires specified reports, notifications, verifications, training, and certification activities.
Applies to: It is binding for all communities involved in Army casualty operations.
Topics covered
- Defense Casualty Information Processing System
- Casualty reporting
- Casualty notification
- Casualty assistance
- Casualty notification officer training
- Casualty assistance officer training
- Missing-person inquiries
Questions and answers
What system is authorized for casualty reporting?
DCIPS is the only system authorized for reporting of casualties, and casualty and mortuary affairs case management, in support of Soldiers and Family members. (paragraph 2-1)
Which system must Casualty Assistance Centers use to submit casualty reports?
DCIPSCR must be used by CACs to submit casualty reports. (paragraph 2-2)
When should DCIPSForward be used?
DCIPSForward should only be used when reliable NIPRNET connectivity is not available or other factors preclude its use. (paragraph 2-2)
Who is responsible for timely and accurate casualty reporting?
Timely and accurate casualty reporting is the unit commanders responsibility. (paragraph 4-2)
When are status-change casualty reports submitted?
Submit STACHs when there is a definite change in the persons status from the initial report. (paragraph 4-7)